WFHB Local News Features

South Central Indiana Housing Opportunities will break ground on a new affordable housing development, in Bloomington’s Switchyard Park, next week. Executive Director Deborah Myerson says Switchyard Apartments, located off of South Rogers Street is made possible by a 99-year land lease from the city of Bloomington. WFHB News Director Wes Martin speaks with Deborah Meyerson, in today’s feature report.

Audi Culver and Ivy Siosi founded Siosi Design in 2012, two years after they met. The furniture company, based in Bloomington, sells handmade wood furniture throughout the country. Without formal training in design or manufacturing, Siosi and Culver built a nation-wide client base. They say they owe their success, not only to their dedication to the craft, but also their …

Hoosier Hill’s Food Bank’s distributed a record amount of food to the listening area last year, according to a March report. In this Feature Report, WFHB News Director Wes Martin speaks with Hoosier Hills Food Bank Director Julio Alonso and Development and Administration Director Jake Bruner, to talk about the record amount of food collected and distributed last year, and …

You may see Bloomington-native Nile Arena with his clipboard at this Saturday’s Farmer’s Market in Bloomington. Arena is gathering signatures to run as an Independent for Bloomington Mayor. In today’s feature report, we hear from the Bloomington native about why he decided to throw his hat in the ring as an independent mayoral candidate.

Bloomington-based Limestone Post, announced today they’ll reform as a non-profit. Co-founder and Publisher Ron Eid said the switch is aimed at increasing the effectiveness of donations, which will allow the production of higher quality content. Eid said, as a nonprofit, the online magazine will be able to accept tax-deductible contributions from readers, as well as sponsorships from local businesses. In …

Congress is considering a recommendation by the Trump administration that would allow for the deployment of ‘strategic’ nuclear weapons. Secretary of Defense James Mattis argued the smaller warheads could be deployed on submarine-launched ballistic missiles, allowing for the U.S. to deploy a ‘proportional response’ to the use of nuclear weapons by other countries, namely Russia. Opponents argue the smaller warheads …

Starting as early as 2021, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction will no longer be elected by Hoosier voters.   The Republican-controlled State Senate voted 29-19 yesterday, to eliminate the elected position and make the state’s highest educator an appointed Secretary of Education. House Bill 1005 was originally approved in 2017, by the Indiana General Assembly. The switch, from an …

Mayoral candidates Amanda Barge and John Hamilton spoke at their second debate of the year, last night. The Democracy for Monroe County debate, held at the Monroe County Public Library, heard both Democratic candidates speak about housing, healthcare, jobs, and inter-governmental relations. The debate was moderated by DFMC’s Endorsements Committee Chair, Jada Bee. DFMC is expected to endorse either candidate …

The Bloomington Common Council is expected to revisit their decision to repair, instead of replacing, the downtown 4th st. parking garage. The city administration previously pressured the Bloomington City Council to pass a measure to tear down and rebuild the city’s 35-year-old downtown garage. In today’s feature report, WFHB News Director Wes Martin speaks with Bloomington Deputy Mayor Mick Renneisen …

Three days ago, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced they will slash the price for their popular insulin drug Humalog. The announcement by the 143 year-old Indianapolis-based Fortune 500 company comes amid growing public outcry over prescription drug pricing. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the cost of insulin tripled over the past decade. In today’s feature report, …